Archive for January, 2010
video water disaster emergency
Posted by: | CommentsAmazing video of water disaster emergency caused by a tampered indoor sprinkler system.
The Low Country Freeze = Potential water disaster
Posted by: | CommentsI found it very interesting when the techs reported that the reason so many pipes are breaking is because many of our water pipes are “run” in the attic and many of those are above the insulation! When temperatures dip below freezing for long periods of time the water has a chance to freeze and expand within the pipe causing a joint to fail or the pipe itself to crack. Once the temperatures begin to rise…you have a real mess on your hands!
A few things you can do to help “insulate” your home from this type of water disaster and keep those pipes from breaking is to keep your home at a minimum of 65 degrees, check that all outside faucets are covered (wrap with a towel and secure or purchase covers at your local hardware store) and insulate the pipes in your attic. Letting a faucet drip overnight also keeps the water “moving” in the pipes which makes it harder to freeze.
Disaster Plus will be featuring our newest company CrawlspacesPlus.com at the show. We will have information available to individuals who may be considering enclosing their crawl space or experiencing moisture issues. If you have cupped floors in the summer, have been told by your pest control company that your moisture content is high in your crawl space or notice your insulation falling down come by and see us. We have 10 tickets for the first 10 people who call. For these tickets call 843.724.7247 and ask for Karen.
Mold is the new four letter word
Posted by: | CommentsMold is the new four letter word…..
…When it comes to home inspections, getting insurance etc. and we are finding a lot of mold in homes and crawl spaces in the Low Country! Mold’s purpose is to breakdown or eat dead organic material. Mold likes processed organic fibers best. It will grow on paper and cardboard first and after that it will grow on fiberboard and chipboard and then plywood and finally framing lumber. You may first notice mold in your home on sheetrock surfaces and that is because sheetrock has paper on it – Mold loves sheetrock.
While mold is not new to the homes in the Low Country there are steps you can take to eliminate the environment mold needs to survive. Professional remediation and adjusting the relative humidity in the area the mold is found usually takes care of the problem.